The Local Sunset
Montreal · Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 17 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AYiddish Production of Tremblay's 'Les Belles-sœurs' Debuts in MontrealRadio-Canada Grand Montréal
- ACDPQ Infra Starts Planning for Two New REM Stations in MontrealCBC Montreal
- ARed Kangaroo Named Joey Escapes on Montreal's South ShoreLa Presse
- AEscaped Wallaby Still Roaming Boucherville After Five DaysJournal de Montréal
- ARoad deaths drop while injuries rise in Quebec in 2025Global News Montreal
- BQuebec signs funding pact with English‑language universities for French programsGlobal News Montreal
- BNew Canada Language Commissioner Discusses Protecting French and English in QuebecCBC Montreal
- BQuebec Judge Faces Council Over 500‑Day Judgment DelayLa Presse
- BQuebec Police Confiscate Over 300,000 Illegal VapesLa Presse
- BQuebec Allocates $1 Billion to Municipalities for Water InfrastructureRadio-Canada Montréal
- DQuébec health agency rolls out new, sometimes complex, facility namesJournal de Montréal
- DOver 100 Quebec Road Deaths Linked to Heavy Vehicles in 2025Journal de Montréal
Stories from this broadcast
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Yiddish Version of Tremblay’s ‘Les Belles-sœurs’ Opens in Montreal
A Yiddish‑language staging of Michel Tremblay’s 1960s play ‘Les Belles‑sœurs’ premiered at Centre Segal in Montreal’s Snowdon neighbourhood on June 16, 2026,…
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Red Kangaroo Joey Escapes on Montreal's South Shore
A red kangaroo named Joey has been on the loose on Montreal's South Shore since June 12, prompting local authorities to search for the non‑native animal. The…
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Quebec Sees Fewer Road Deaths, More Injuries in 2025
The Quebec Automobile Insurance Board’s 2025 report shows fewer road deaths but more injuries, highlighting a mixed outcome for the province’s road‑safety…
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CDPQ Infra Begins Planning Two New REM Stations
CDPQ Infra has launched the planning phase for two new REM stations in GriffonTown and Bridge‑Bonaventure, targeting completion by 2030 as part of the…
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Quebec Grants $1 Billion to Municipalities for Water Projects
Quebec announced a $1 billion grant for municipal water infrastructure, funded from a federal $10 billion infrastructure envelope, to support upgrades across…
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Quebec Funds French Programs at English‑Language Universities
Quebec’s government and English‑language universities signed a funding pact on June 16, 2026 to expand French courses and immersion programs, extending the…
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Quebec Judge Summoned Over 500‑Day Judgment Delay
A Quebec Court judge was summoned before the Council of the Magistracy for repeatedly missing decision deadlines, including a 500‑day judgment, after a formal…
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Quebec Police Seize Over 300,000 Illegal Vapes
On June 16, 2026, the Sûreté du Québec seized over 300,000 illegal flavored vaping devices and nearly $2 million in cash from an organized crime group,…
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Escaped Wallaby Still Roaming Boucherville After Five Days
A wallaby that escaped from a private stable in Boucherville remains at large five days after the incident, prompting ongoing monitoring and public caution.…
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Canada's New Language Commissioner Plans to Protect French, English in Quebec
Newly appointed commissioner Kelly Burke outlined plans to protect French and support English speakers in Quebec, with senior official Peter Tardif emphasizing…
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